1992 Chevrolet Lumina Apv Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 1992 Chevrolet Lumina Apv, and owners have filed 76 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 1992 Chevrolet Lumina Apv
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Cooling unit and lines (power train)
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles manufactured from august 1991 through july 1995. The transmission oil cooler line can separate when the vehicle is operated in low temperatures in combination with high transmission loads.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the transmission oil cooler lines.
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Seat belts: rear/other
Vehicle fails to conform to FMVSS no. 209, "seat belt assemblies." the safety belt of the left third row seat on the six passenger van and the center second row seat of the seven passenger van may lock up and cannot be withdrawn from the retractor.
Remedy: Owners are being asked to inspect their vehicles to determine if the suspect retractor exhibits a lockup condition. Based on this inspection, dealers will replace the safety belts if the belt locks up. Replacement of…
76 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1992 Chevrolet Lumina Apv have filed 76 complaints with NHTSA; 4 describe a crash and 2 describe a fire. Reports cite 3 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 172,413 miles. Complaints peaked in 1995 with 20 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“While driving the vehicle (1992 chevrolet lumina apv) , the two rear cradle bolts of the frame pulled through the retainers due to corrosion of the retainer. The rear cradle was no longer supported at”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 19, 2007 · Structure
“Dt*: the contact stated while driving 30 MPH on a residential roadway, the steering coupler of the steering column fractured without warning and the vehicle lost control. The contact managed to pull t”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 16, 2006 · Steering
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1992 Chevrolet Lumina/APV Minivan (Lumina/APV Minivan 2WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 17–18 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 15–16 / 21–22 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Special Purpose Vehicles |
| Engine | 6 cyl, 3.1/3.8 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 3-spd; Automatic 4-spd |
Compare Chevrolet Lumina Apv model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Chevrolet Lumina Apv model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 Chevrolet Lumina Apv | 0 | 1 |
| 1990 Chevrolet Lumina Apv | 3 | 99 |
| 1991 Chevrolet Lumina Apv | 1 | 47 |
| 1992 Chevrolet Lumina Apv | 2 | 76 |
| 1993 Chevrolet Lumina Apv | 3 | 45 |
| 1994 Chevrolet Lumina Apv | 4 | 65 |
| 1995 Chevrolet Lumina Apv | 3 | 104 |
| 1996 Chevrolet Lumina Apv | 1 | 35 |
| 1997 Chevrolet Lumina Apv | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 Chevrolet Lumina Apv | 0 | 2 |
| 1999 Chevrolet Lumina Apv | 0 | 3 |
Checking a specific 1992 Chevrolet Lumina Apv
How do I know if my 1992 Chevrolet Lumina Apv has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 1992 Chevrolet Lumina Apv; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Chevrolet dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 94V027000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.